Tito is the youngest of four sons born to a Mexican-American father and a white American mother, and his mixed heritage is reflected in his ring entrances as he bears both Mexican and American flags. Ortiz has a son from his marriage to his ex-wife, Kristen. He is now dating former adult film actress, Jenna Jameson, who is allegedly pregnant with his child.Ortiz began his martial arts career as Read more...

Ortiz's mixed martial arts debut was at UFC 13 in 1997. Still in college, Ortiz competed as an amateur for no prize money or contracts. He beat Wes Albittron in an alternate bout by referee stoppage at 0:31 of the first round. He was selected to face Guy Mezger in the Lightweight final after Enson Inoune could not continue due to injury. Ortiz lost the fight at 2:00 in the first round by submisson. Read more...

In May 2005, Ortiz agreed to appear with the professional wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.

On May 15, 2005 at TNA Hard Justice Ortiz served as special guest referee in the NWA World Heavyweight Championship title match between Jeff Jarrett and A.J. Styles at the behest of Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes. Ortiz (kayfabe) knocked out Jeff Jarrett with a right hook after Read more...